Will Stewart files for mayor

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 17, 2023

Will Stewart officially put his name into race on Monday, following the filing of Jay Ruais last week.

City activates emergency operations, responds to more than 80 water-related calls

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 17, 2023

Manchester Fire Chief Ryan Cashin described the constant demand for services Sunday after a busy day of emergency operations related to flash flooding. As of 5 p.m. various city personnel had responded to more than 80 calls, all relating to water problems.

NASCAR Race in Loudon moved to July 17

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, July 16, 2023

Saturation point: Tornado warnings are ‘interesting,’ but the bigger threat remains flash flooding

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, July 16, 2023

That means the air above us is holding a record amount of water vapor so whenever it rains it will be torrential. Some locations could pick up 3-4 inches in a short period of time and since the ground won’t soak up any more water, it has to go somewhere – hence, flash flooding.

Wolfe Park basketball court gets refresh thanks to philanthropic boost from Chris Brickley

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, July 15, 2023

A crowd gathered in the sweltering summer heat at Wolfe Park on Saturday, July 15 to officially open two reconstructed basketball courts, named for Manchester native and famed NBA trainer and social media influencer Chris Brickley and his father Bill Brickley.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo tours ARMI

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, July 14, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimundo led a roundtable of New Hampshire business and political leaders discussing the importance of federal funding and local infrastructure in Millyard’s nascent biofabrication industry.

Aldermen extend city contract with Gatehouse

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, July 13, 2023

On Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved $200,000 from opioid abatement funds to extend the city’s homeless detox contract with Gatehouse.

Craig launches campaign to packed Rex audience

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, July 13, 2023

A day after her campaign officially transitioned from the exploratory phase into a full-fledged campaign for governor, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig found was reported to be approximately 400 people in attendance to hear her message at the Rex Theatre.

The Weekender, July 13-16: Yappy Hour, Garden Tour, Currier Block Party and more…

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, July 13, 2023

MANCHESTER, NH – Happy weekend! There’s plenty of events to get you out and about while enjoying the beautiful summer weather!

Bedford town councilors do site walk at location of proposed municipal complex

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, July 12, 2023

UPDATE: Wallis Beach reopens, Parsons Creek remains under advisory for elevated bacteria levels

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Bacteria levels remain elevated in both Parsons Creek and Wallis Beach between Wallis Beach extension and Parsons Creek, and residents should avoid those areas.

Aldermen shoot down proposed Bronstein parking proposal

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, July 12, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) voted down a proposed change that would modify parking availability around Bronstein Park.

Craig officially announces gubernatorial run

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, July 11, 2023

On Tuesday, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig officially announced that she will be running for governor, following an earlier announcement that she would be forming an exploratory committee to determine whether she should run.

Ruais files for mayor, says Manchester is filled with promise and potential

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, July 11, 2023

On Monday morning, Jay Ruais became the first candidate to officially file for this fall’s upcoming Manchester Mayoral Election.

We Are One Festival set for Aug. 19, organizers seeking vendors, sponsors – and new blood

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, July 10, 2023

“This festival has been a Lett family tradition for 23 years, and so we’re looking to hand it off to the next generation of youth who will keep the cultural pillars intact,” says Sudi, currently in the thick of planning for the Aug. 19 annual celebration of culture, diversity and togetherness taking place at Veterans park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

7 school board members complete re-election paperwork at first minute of filing period

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 10, 2023

On Monday, Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) members Julie Turner (Ward 1) , Dr. Sean Parr (Ward 2), Leslie Want (Ward 4), Jason Bonilla (Ward 5), Chris Potter (Ward 7), Gary Hamer (Ward 10), and Jim O’Connell (At-Large) filed for re-election.

Legislative Session Recap: Housing, school funding, gambling, marijuana legalization in focus

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 10, 2023

Housing, school funding, gambling, and marijuana legalization. All these and more were tackled by the legislature this session. This week, Anna Brown, Research and Analysis Director for Citizens Count and host of the podcast $100 Plus Mileage, talks about what was and wasn’t accomplished this legislative session.

Former homeless shelter at church on North Main in Concord to become market-rate housing

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, July 10, 2023

Local developers have submitted plans to the city to convert an historic church in downtown Concord into more than 30 units of market-rate apartments.

He does it his way: Join Rich DiMare for an Intimate Night of Sinatra July 22 at the Spotlight Room

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, July 9, 2023

“I don’t pretend to be Frank Sinatra, but we do musical arrangements in the spirit of Sinatra – you might say we Sinatrafy the songs,” said DiMare, who will be at the Spotlight Room on Hanover Street on July 22 Sinatrafying the heck out of not only classics like “Fly Me to the Moon,” but perhaps something more contemporary, like “Hit Me Baby, One More Time.”